Giving Victorian children
the skills to thrive
 

Evidence, outcomes and the difference
we are making for Victorian children.

75,000+

Victorian children reached each year

44 

years supporting Victorian children

550+

schools and early learning services in 2026

Our Impact in 2026

33,000

primary students explore how nutrition, movement, sleep, hygiene and substances can affect their health and wellbeing. They also build the skills to stay safe online, understand and manage their emotions, and develop positive, respectful relationships with others.

22,000

students will be equipped with age-appropriate knowledge and practical skills to understand their bodies, identity and the changes that come with growing up. Students explore body safety, consent, puberty, healthy relationships, personal boundaries and human reproduction in a safe and supportive environment.

23,000

children aged 3-5 will engage with our play-based Early Years program which helps kids build healthy habits and important life skills from the very beginning. Alongside Healthy Harold, children explore healthy living, personal and online safety, emotions and friendships, body boundaries, consent and trusted adults.

What students tell us

Reaching children is only the beginning. Feedback from primary students in 2026 shows that Life Ed Victoria’s programs are helping children build and reinforce knowledge, confidence and practical skills they can use in their everyday lives.

94%

of students felt confident making safe choices online after their session.

94%

of students felt more confident being a good friend.

96%

of students reported a better understanding of the body’s systems and what they do.

89%

of students felt more prepared for puberty and the changes happening to their bodies.

From an engaging session to skills for life

1. Specialist Facilitator

2. Fun, Engaging learning

Interactive, age-appropriate sessions that capture attention

3. Reinforce Learning

Children understand key concepts and build awareness.

4. Confidence & practical skills

They practise skills and feel prepared to apply them.

5. Safe, healthier choices

Children make positive decisions and thrive.

Learning that continues beyond our visit

Student Learning Journals

provide primary students with activities and reflections they can continue at school or share at home.

Commitment Cards

encourage students to choose one positive action they will take following their session.

Early Years certificates

celebrate children’s participation and help families continue conversations about healthy habits, emotions, safety and body boundaries.

Teacher and family resources

support educators, parents and carers to revisit important topics and reinforce learning over time.

More children are waiting to take part

3,140

children are still awaiting an opportunity to participate

So far in 2026, more than 25 schools representing over 5,000 students have requested support to access a Life Ed Victoria program. Available funding has enabled us to reach 1,450 of these students, with a further 3,140 children still awaiting an opportunity to participate.

We are proudly supported by the
Victorian Department of Education 

For more than 15 years, Life Ed Victoria has proudly received funding support from the Victorian Government through the Department of Education.

Victoria State Government